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With DCS Open Beta update - Feb 22nd 2024 there are a large batch of bugs fixed and improved gameplay features to the campaign that are available right now - simply update OPEN BETA to access. Changelog - error fixes, bugs and updates: 2.41 Update - Feb 23rd 2024 - Updated skins for PLAYER and WINGMAN Ai aircraft due to incorrect bort number display issue - PLAYER now wears VMFA-232 Red Devils liveries (Squadron actually deployed to Inherent Resolve - Updated Missions 10 - Rail yards - fixed target 3 smoke FX error, Added SEAD success notification 2.4 Update - Dec 23rd 2023 - campaign file has been completely rebuilt - Users now have option to select hot start or cold start versions of the missions in the campaign menu (see screenshot) - Mission file names and briefing names have been changed to accommodate campaign changes - Also includes all fixes from V2.3 update - Please see below Mission 13 - Kayla Mueller - Improvements to game flow and instructions for clarity - Balanced red forces - Overhaul Mission Brief PDF/Kneeboard and player instructions - Various mission elements tweaked/changed - Changed load-out to X4 Mk-82, rockets - adjusted formation to avoid collisions - Added Tanker on 72Y 251 AM (not required) V2.3 -Sep 27th 2023 - Hot and Cold Stars Versions Now Available - Missions 1-12 now have Hot Start versions available General tweaks/fixes: - Various tweaks and fixes to most missions plus: Mission 2: Task Force Zeus - adjusted WP1 to 18K for all aircraft - updated kneeboard - saddle order fixed - Fixed tanker Texaco11 Mission 4: The Damned: - Tanker (Texaco11) stays on station longer over dam area and will RTB 4 mins after mission success Mission 7: The Oil Business - part 1 - B1 strike refined - Formation for flypast adjusted due to collisions Mission 9 - Raqqa Convoys - Tanker will RTB 4 mins after mission success Mission 11: Chemical Alley - Tanker to stays on station until egress then RTB with player rejoin - Changed Players air to air load-out to include x2 AIM-120C (AMRAAMS) - Added extra dialogue / audio / bda calls for above - falcon21/22 to RTB on player success - RED24 will go weapon hold and RTB on reaching coastline - RED24 launched later Mission 12: High Value Targets - Target Coordinates now pop up on screen + via F10 COMMS menu on request - Red Air now launch when last target has been destroyed - Changed Players air to air load-out to include x2 AIM-120C (AMRAAMS) - Added extra dialogue / audio / bda calls for above - Tanker orbit until mission success then rtbs with player - AWACS fixed. Orbit until mission success - Added NVG to loadout - Reduced AAA threat near HVT 4 - adjusted time to allow for more daylight

Hello drivers! Just want to announce that I have created an extended storyline of the original campaign Hornet 1989. I thought it was a great story when it was first released, however I believed there was more potential to it. So, I created five exciting new missions with the same ships, aircraft, and bases. I researched Soviet training doctrine and tactics to give CAPs in Soviet territory realistic response times and equipment used in the late 80s. Also there will be a tense mission to engage naval forces in ASW load out in Vikings and Hornets, as well as escorting CODs transporting the wounded from the previous campaign and this one to Tibilisi. However, to improve the realism in USN equipment, this will require the A-6E and Modern Military Aircraft mods. It will make sense once you start the campaign. Now the true issue I’m running into is copywrite. I do not want to commit intellectual theft for this campaign. I do not know who is the director of the original project, but if they can respond to this, I would like permission to use the title of Hornet 1989 and it’s contents before uploading it to the User Files page. Just something to contribute to the community, and honor the original work. I am happy to answer any questions you may have without spoiling the storyline. Much thanks to all! SGT Toffee